Brocklehurst Architects are a medium-sized practice based in the National Trust village of West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. We carry out interesting and varied work across many sectors including residential, education and commercial.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Architect to help us with our expanding workload. You should:
- Be experienced in managing projects from inception to completion.
- Have demonstrable design skills and an understanding of materials.
- Be familiar with Autocad and preferably SketchUp and Photoshop.
- Be full of life and interested in the world around us.
Brocklehurst Architects can offer you:
- A friendly and interesting office environment.
- Direct experience in all work stages including design.
- Flexible working patterns including a nine-day fortnight.
- A competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus.
Founded in 2007, Eric Chavoix Architects is a Mauritian based practice conceived as a "boutique architecture studio" which seeks a unique conceptual approach for each of the tailor-made projects developed closely with their clients. Inspired by his Mauritian-French origins and following his formation at Atelier Jean Nouvel, Eric's work is a search for the alchemy of the contemporary and vernacular, pure minimalism and warm atmosphere, cutting edge detail and natural material craftsmanship.
From Mauritius, the studio team comprises 10 nationalities creating a dynamic environment, encouraging discourse and collaborating on a diverse range of project typologies and scales in the Indian Ocean, London, Paris, New York, Rio, St Barth, Capetown.
We are looking for an exceptional and enthusiastic Senior Design Architect conceptually strong to join our Mauritius-based studio.
Applicants will have a rigorous sense of design and technical skills and expertise in all design stages and will be able to display excellent drawing, presentation and communication skills.
This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative and creative practice and be involved on a range of exciting projects throughout all design stages, from conception to completion.
Previous proven experience is required and candidates should be confident with a positive attitude and bring the right balance between ambition, patience, managing skills and humor to the role.
CV’s and Portfolios which do not gather the above mentioned requirements will not be considered.
Qualifications
- Professional architecture degree & min. 10 years design and construction experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and MS Office.
- Ability to effectively communicate with design team.
- Ability to efficiently prepare construction documents.
- Ability to manage projects independently and efficiently with minimum involvement by the Director.
- Fluent in English, and preferably a good level of French too.
Responsibilities
- Brainstorm design concepts quickly and develop through multiple design stages.
- Produce drawings for all design phases, conceptual design through to construction documents.
- Produce materials for client presentations.
- Research local and international manufacturers' materials, systems and specifications.
- Coordinate design with all consultants, and construction teams.
- Promote positive team spirit, working closely together with architects and draughtsman.
How to apply:
Please send your CV, a Recommendation Letter, and portfolio with work samples (preferably PDF<10 mb) to email. CV’s and Portfolios which do not gather the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. We look forward to receiving your application.
No Coffee Architects, www.ericchavoix.com admin@eca.mu